PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Meesters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Meesters
vs
Richmond IV

180 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

160 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Meesters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meesters shoots in for a takedown but Richmond IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richmond IV fails with the takedown

and Meesters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richmond IV!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Meesters working for a submission but Richmond IV is keeping him at bay.
Meesters thowing shots but they're missing.
Meesters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richmond IV avoids a series of strikes thrown by Meesters.
Meesters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meesters throws some wild stikes that Richmond IV manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesters controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bart Meesters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richmond IV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meesters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meesters slaps away a takedown attempt from Richmond IV, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richmond IV.
A clash of legs there as Meesters blocks the low kick.
Richmond IV shoots in for a takedown but Meesters shows good takedown defense.
Richmond IV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richmond IV shoots in looking for a takedown but Meesters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richmond IV's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richmond IV tries to clinch but Meesters is having none of it.

Richmond IV shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meesters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meesters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richmond IV can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meesters throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Meesters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Richmond IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richmond IV postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richmond IV won't allow Meesters to sweep him here.
Richmond IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond IV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meesters's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters has momentary wrist control but Richmond IV slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond IV throws a big right hand that misses.
Richmond IV must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Meesters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meesters is breathing heavily.

Richmond IV tightens his grip and picks Meesters up, before dumping him to the ground. Meesters manages to land in guard.
Richmond IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meesters working a defensive guard but Richmond IV manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meesters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond IV lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richmond IV lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richmond IV working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Meesters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meesters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Richmond IV misses with a takedown attempt

and Meesters counters with a takedown into side control.
Meesters controlling from side mount.
Meesters wants to control but Richmond IV is keeping him busy.
Meesters looking to control but instead Richmond IV has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Meesters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richmond IV is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond IV is trying to control but can't.
Meesters passes to full mount!
Richmond IV tries to lock up and control but Meesters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meesters controlling from mount.
Richmond IV working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV tries to improve his position but instead Meesters has taken his back!

Richmond IV is in a bad position with Meesters working for a choke. Richmond IV manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Meesters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richmond IV is aware though and is defending well.

Meesters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Meesters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richmond IV is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meesters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meesters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters tries to buck Richmond IV off but Richmond IV is having none of it.
Meesters is trying to get back to his feet.
Richmond IV scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond IV cracks Meesters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meesters tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Meesters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Richmond IV in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Meesters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richmond IV connects with a decent elbow.
Meesters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richmond IV wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Richmond IV wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meesters, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond IV lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meesters down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Meesters tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Richmond IV working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Richmond IV is putting a hurting on Meesters here, landing some big shots from side control.
Richmond IV landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Meesters is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond IV lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Meesters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richmond IV lands a strong strike to the head of Meesters. That's dazed him! Richmond IV looking to finish here. Meesters is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richmond IV lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richmond IV!